# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=349 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 350 --- ## [What was the last Movie you've seen in a theater?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-last-movie-youve-seen-in-a-theater/933554)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2021, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-last-movie-youve-seen-in-a-theater/933554 "2021-02-25T21:12:49Z")
For me it was the craptastic Fantasy Island remake a year ago today. I really hope theaters make it through this because that can’t be the last movie I see. What’s yours? --- ## [Last Movie From 30-70s You Saw For The First Time, and Loved?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-movie-from-30-70s-you-saw-for-the-first-time-and-loved/933676)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2021, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-movie-from-30-70s-you-saw-for-the-first-time-and-loved/933676 "2021-02-25T20:34:35Z")
The Visitors (1972) If you like tension without the BS, check this movie out. It’s rare I give a movie an 8/10, especially nowadays… One of Kazan’s best, the only movie of his that made the transition between the 50s a… --- ## [The Shining - \[probably open spoilers to follow...\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-shining-probably-open-spoilers-to-follow/933665)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2021, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-shining-probably-open-spoilers-to-follow/933665 "2021-02-25T19:38:51Z")
I love this movie and was thinking about it on a long-ish car ride last weekend. I’ve seen it several times but admittedly haven’t seen it in a while so the following musings might be in error. But I’m wondering if Jack… --- ## [Chilling pie crust: a question for bakers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chilling-pie-crust-a-question-for-bakers/932792)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2021, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chilling-pie-crust-a-question-for-bakers/932792 "2021-02-25T14:36:53Z")
I’ve been baking pies recently. And I’ve taken to making my own crusts. I’ve recently switched to a new recipe from Pieometry, which is pretty similar except she makes a big deal about how important it is to rest the dou… --- ## [Woody Allen's autobiography cancelled by publisher](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woody-allens-autobiography-cancelled-by-publisher/849028)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 180\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2020, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woody-allens-autobiography-cancelled-by-publisher/849028 "2020-11-28T16:45:31Z")
Maybe he can get Amazon or Lulu to self publish it. :slight\_smile: Hachette Drops Woody Allen's Book After Ronan Farrow Objects, Employees Walk Out : NPR --- ## [WTH is wrong with Roger Eberts face in this video?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wth-is-wrong-with-roger-eberts-face-in-this-video/933616)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2021, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wth-is-wrong-with-roger-eberts-face-in-this-video/933616 "2021-02-24T22:32:56Z")
In the review of “A Few Good Men” at about 2:56 a gash opens up on Eberts lower left check (his left, our right). It continues and gets bloody until about 3:12 when it goes back to normal. But then at about 3:20 somethi… --- ## [Ending of Mott the Hoople's 'All The Young Dudes' - Backstory](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ending-of-mott-the-hooples-all-the-young-dudes-backstory/522502)
**Author:** [@SirRay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SirRay)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2021, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ending-of-mott-the-hooples-all-the-young-dudes-backstory/522502 "2021-02-24T19:55:25Z")
Listening to drive time radio on the commute home tonight, I heard Social Distortion and Led Zep (no Christmas music for me :slight\_smile: ) and then ‘All the Young Dudes’ by Mott the Hoople (written by David Bowie of co… --- ## [Is it possible to buy the rights but not the obligations to a property? Disney related](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-buy-the-rights-but-not-the-obligations-to-a-property-disney-related/925948)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2020, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-buy-the-rights-but-not-the-obligations-to-a-property-disney-related/925948 "2020-12-14T18:00:51Z")
Story here: Disney has acquired the rights to all the works Alan Dean Foster on behalf of the Star Wars franchise but refuses to pay him royalties earned. As Foster says, "“When you purchased Lucasfilm you acquired th… --- ## [ST:TOS episode, “What are Little Girls Made Of?”](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/st-tos-episode-what-are-little-girls-made-of/933414)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2021, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/st-tos-episode-what-are-little-girls-made-of/933414 "2021-02-24T14:48:41Z")
ST:TOS episode, “What are Little Girls Made Of?” (Oct 1966 air date) I’ve seen this episode before, several times, but don’t recall noticing this before and I’m watching it now. Much is made of the first interracial ki… --- ## [Movies about lawyers doing lawyery stuff](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-about-lawyers-doing-lawyery-stuff/924076)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2021, 9:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-about-lawyers-doing-lawyery-stuff/924076 "2021-02-24T09:07:25Z")
Watched ‘Michael Clayton’ last night, loved it, and realized I really enjoy watching lawyer movies where law shit is done. So, what are some good movies about lawyers lawing? --- ## [Dragon Spice - what is this hot spice my food had in it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dragon-spice-what-is-this-hot-spice-my-food-had-in-it/933583)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2021, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dragon-spice-what-is-this-hot-spice-my-food-had-in-it/933583 "2021-02-24T02:39:17Z")
I recently ordered noodles from a noodle place near us and I said for my order, “Make it as hot and spicy as you are allowed.” Wow, they did. Like, insanely hot. I would say it is the spicy-hottest thing I’ve eaten sinc… --- ## [Enjoying That 70's Show](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enjoying-that-70s-show/933555)
**Author:** [@curwin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/curwin)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2021, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enjoying-that-70s-show/933555 "2021-02-24T01:44:55Z")
I hadn’t really seen That 70’s Show since it first came out (I think I watched a season or two then). Now I’ve been watching it (mostly YouTube clips, sometimes whole episodes), and I’m surprised at how much I enjoy it. … --- ## [Missed first episode of Lincoln on CNN - any way I can stream it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/missed-first-episode-of-lincoln-on-cnn-any-way-i-can-stream-it/933518)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2021, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/missed-first-episode-of-lincoln-on-cnn-any-way-i-can-stream-it/933518 "2021-02-24T00:57:47Z")
I wanted to watch the first episode if Lincoln in February 14 but missed it. Any way I can stream it or watch it in rerun? --- ## [Differences in "styles" of fiction writing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/differences-in-styles-of-fiction-writing/933469)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/differences-in-styles-of-fiction-writing/933469 "2021-02-23T23:38:29Z")
I have been thinking about something in light of the last 2 books I’ve read, and hoped some of you might be able to help me frame my thoughts. I tend to like fiction w/ good character development and an engaging plot. … --- ## [Lawrence Ferlinghetti Coming Out with Latest Novel/Autobiography "Little Boy" at Age 100](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lawrence-ferlinghetti-coming-out-with-latest-novel-autobiography-little-boy-at-age-100/831403)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lawrence-ferlinghetti-coming-out-with-latest-novel-autobiography-little-boy-at-age-100/831403 "2021-02-23T23:11:06Z")
Here is the blurb: A review of Little Boy: The last time I started (but didn’t finish) reading something of his was last century of a book published in the 1950s-60s. So I had assumed he was long since dead. But his… --- ## [Gram Parsons tribute concert 1999](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gram-parsons-tribute-concert-1999/932361)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gram-parsons-tribute-concert-1999/932361 "2021-02-23T21:59:59Z")
Emmylou, Ryan Adams, Gillian Welch, David Rawlings, Chris Hillman, Steve Earle, Victoria Williams and more, playing Gram Parsons songs. I am wetting myself. And not with urine --- ## [Authentic Mexican food?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/authentic-mexican-food/931969)
**Author:** [@DPRK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DPRK)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/authentic-mexican-food/931969 "2021-02-23T21:14:02Z")
I love Mexico and Mexican cuisine, but this lady says that Growing up Mexican American just 150 miles from the border, I thought I understood my ancestral cuisine. A tortilla was a fluffy, flour disc that your abuela … --- ## [You can't make a Sequel -- You killed off the Character!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-make-a-sequel-you-killed-off-the-character/924670)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 147\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-make-a-sequel-you-killed-off-the-character/924670 "2021-02-23T15:01:14Z")
Authors and filmmakers have proven incredibly capable of resurrecting characters that were apparently “undeniably and reliably dead.” Sometimes it’s public clamor for the character, and sometimes it’s a desire or a need … --- ## [The Muppets are coming, The Muppets are coming \[The Muppet Show to Disney+\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-muppets-are-coming-the-muppets-are-coming-the-muppet-show-to-disney/930905)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-muppets-are-coming-the-muppets-are-coming-the-muppet-show-to-disney/930905 "2021-02-23T14:43:57Z")
The Muppet Show (the Classic) is finally coming to Disney+. February 19th is what I’m seeing. I’m hearing all 5 seasons. I’m pretty happy this is happening. --- ## [When did Saturday Morning Cartoons end? Was it done by all 3 networks at once?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-saturday-morning-cartoons-end-was-it-done-by-all-3-networks-at-once/933351)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 8:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-saturday-morning-cartoons-end-was-it-done-by-all-3-networks-at-once/933351 "2021-02-23T08:15:50Z")
Saturday Morning cartoons are a cherished memory of my early childhood. I can remember sitting in front of the tv (7:30AM) in my PJ’s eating a big bowl of Captain Crunch. I was entertained until 11AM. My family occasion… --- ## [Alien v. Farrow](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alien-v-farrow/933505)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alien-v-farrow/933505 "2021-02-23T00:02:13Z")
I keep seeing ads for the HBO movie Allen v. Farrow, but my perverse mind keeps changing it to ALIEN v. Farrow. Now I’m imagining Mia Farrow in a powered exosuit squaring off against an extraterrestrial monster. Or, ev… --- ## ["The Great British Baking Show" -- 2019](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-british-baking-show-2019/839633)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-british-baking-show-2019/839633 "2021-02-22T23:52:40Z")
Okay, just watched the first episode (“Cake Week”) of this season – Surely there are other fans here? First, I think I like the way they’ll be showing the series this year, one episode a week, and just a few days behind… --- ## ["Black Art: In the Absence of Light"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/black-art-in-the-absence-of-light/933494)
**Author:** [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/black-art-in-the-absence-of-light/933494 "2021-02-22T21:49:34Z")
The HBO presentation, “Black Art: In the Absence of Light” , has my highest recommendation! You don’t have to be talented or even interested in art in order to enjoy it because it is rich in information and a historica… --- ## [Robert Graves use of "Slut Farming" and "Squitch:" Any Britons know what these m](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/robert-graves-use-of-slut-farming-and-squitch-any-britons-know-what-these-m/201589)
**Author:** [@\_possum\_stalker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/_possum_stalker)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/robert-graves-use-of-slut-farming-and-squitch-any-britons-know-what-these-m/201589 "2021-02-22T21:12:31Z")
Maybe this should be in GQ, but it does involve literature… In Robert Graves’ autobiography, Goodbye to All That, at one point ol’ Bob points out that the district he was living in was known for “slut farming,” and a fa… --- ## [Songs with fun or interesting count-offs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-with-fun-or-interesting-count-offs/931292)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-with-fun-or-interesting-count-offs/931292 "2021-02-22T17:21:38Z")
When Led Zeppelin was recording their “Houses of the Holy” album, they must have had to do a few takes of “The Ocean” before getting it right, as you can hear John Bonham counting off: We’ve done four already But now w… --- ## [How do you decide what to watch?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-decide-what-to-watch/933372)
**Author:** [@Didi44](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Didi44)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-decide-what-to-watch/933372 "2021-02-22T15:49:31Z")
First of all, let me clarify a couple of things. By watch, I mean sitting or lying down to intently, purposefully watch a movie or TV show, ideally with the lights off or very low vs viewing with the TV on and your doin… --- ## [Sloppy Joes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sloppy-joes/931121)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 184\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sloppy-joes/931121 "2021-02-22T02:58:22Z")
One of the most under-rated, underappreciated, and unremarked sandwiches of all time, Sloppy Joe’s are the odd-man out when it comes to ‘favorite sandwiches’ lists, and you almost never, ever see them offered in restaura… --- ## [What Does Tony the Tiger Say in Mexico?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-tony-the-tiger-say-in-mexico/931250)
**Author:** [@Ynnad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ynnad)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2021, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-tony-the-tiger-say-in-mexico/931250 "2021-02-21T23:21:41Z")
I recently purchased a box of frosted flakes cereal for a gift. It was from Mexico and made by Kellog’s. It was branded Zucaritas. It had a picture of Tony the Tiger (El Tigre Antonio?) on the box. In the United Stat… --- ## [Have you had white rice with a little sugar?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-had-white-rice-with-a-little-sugar/933306)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2021, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-had-white-rice-with-a-little-sugar/933306 "2021-02-21T22:50:52Z")
poll I used to add a spoonful of sugar to my rice. It was common for kids in my family. I stopped after high school. Except for an occasional treat. Rice is so boring. :innocent: I added a teaspoon of sugar to my rice f… --- ## [Movies with car window reflections](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-with-car-window-reflections/930932)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2021, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-with-car-window-reflections/930932 "2021-02-21T22:00:15Z")
The character is sitting in a moving car, gazing out or not. The lights of the city around them move across the side window or windshield of the car. I know I’ve seen it many times–two that come to mind are Lost in Trans… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=348) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=350)